New music video from Dredg: "Upon Returning"

Dredg is one of my favorite bands. While I prefer older albums from them, Chuckles And Mr. Squeezy is pretty good. On the album you will find this single, "Upon Returning." Alt Press debuted this today. Read our interview on Red River Noise here.

Owl City on cover of June edition of Alt Press

I didn't see this one coming. There must be a lot of young, snotty scene kids pissed off about this one. Oh well, AP will make up for it in July's Warped Tour issue.

Preview: The Maine at Emo's

One of Alt Press Magazine's bands to watch in 2010 is coming to Emo's this Wednesday for their own headlining tour.When I saw The Maine at Warped Tour last year, I wasn't impressed one way the other. This year, after a label deal and some haircuts, they are like a whole new band. Now they are much less "scene kid" band and more rock radio. That's a good move. Check out their new video for their single, "Inside of You."



If you like what you hear or are a big fan of The Maine, we are giving away tickets on Red River Noise. Learn how you can win them here.

Waiting for the new Chiodos album

I belong to the school of thought that there is no Chiodos without Craig Owens. When he left the band and did his solo thing, I was really disappointed. Fast forward to this coming October, Chiodos carries on with new lead singer Brandon Bolmer, formerly of Yesterdays Rising. I'm going to have an open mind and pretend that this is band not named Chiodos when I listen to it. Who knows, it may be good. I'll let you know.

Circa Survive tour video

Circa Survive just released a new tour video to hype up fans about their new Blue Sky Noise album that's due out April 20th. I look forward to hearing what the album sounds like. Circa Survive is actually coming to Austin to play at Stubb's on April 28th with Coheed and Cambria. You can purchase tickets here:

Front Gate tickets

New interview with Mike Hranica of The Devil Wears Prada

 

Me with Mike Hranica of The Devil Wears Prada

 In lieu of one of my favorite new bands coming to town this month, I just published my interview with Mike Hranica of The Devil Wears Prada on Double Stereo. Shortly after my interview, Alternative Press announced them as their "Band of the Year" for 2009. Check out the sweet cover.

 The guys from The Devil Wears Prada will be back in Austin again to play at Stubb's with Kill Switch Engage on February 24th. You can purchase advance tickets HERE. Their live show is sick I tell you! Sick!

Read my interview to learn about what's coming up and to hear why Mike thinks his early records are "dumbed down". I also posted some great live video from Roxwell in the interview. Check it out:

Double Stereo Interview/TDWP  Link

Circa Survive Signs With Atlantic Records

After four years and two albums, Circa Survive have completed their recording contract with Equal Vision and have signed with Atlantic Records. The band has begun work on their third record in Toronto, ON with producer David Bottrill (Tool, King Crimson, Silverchair, Moneen).

The band has posted a full statement on their official website:

www.circasurvive.com

New Video For "Victory Lap" From The Riverboat Gamblers

The Riverboat Gamblers "Victory Lap" (Altpress.com exclusive) from Alternative Press on Vimeo.

So as I was surfing around online this morning, I came across the new video from Austin phenom, The Riverboat Gamblers. The video is for their song "Victory Lap" off their latest album Underneath The Owl. Apparently, and I didn't know this until seeing it, Alternative Press has the exclusive. Good for AP. They are hit or miss, but they got this one right. It is cool to watch the video and see clips of them playing The Mohawk, one of my favorite venues in Austin. I can't wait to catch them again at Antone's on July 15th. Shortly there after, they head to Europe.